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KLX Energy Services Holdings Inc(KLXE)
Advisory History & Simulated Performance *
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Stock price based on last close Advisory Performance History (Simulated)
Upturn Advisory & Investor View for KLXE
09/25/2026: KLXE (1-star) is currently NOT-A-BUY. Pass it for now.
KLX Energy Services Holdings Inc is an oilfield services company focused on rental and technical support for land-based energy producers across the U.S. The company has a notable position in providing specialized downhole tools and wireline services, supported by a history of strategic consolidation. Its primary growth story involves capitalizing on operational efficiency gains as shale producers optimize well completions. However, the stock is subject to significant risks, including extreme commodity price volatility, intense competition from large integrated players, and cyclical downturns in capital spending. This stock may suit investors with high risk tolerance and deep sector expertise, and stakeholders should closely monitor drilling activity levels and balance sheet health.
How to Read the Upturn Advisory
The Upturn Star Rating and the current BUY, SELL, or PASS advisory are generated by Upturn’s AI advisory engine based on proprietary signal analysis, price behavior, advisory history, and historical signal performance.
Company fundamentals, valuation, risks, and news provide supporting context about the business.
Investor Fit
| Investor style | Fit | Why |
|---|---|---|
| Growth investor | Mixed fit | Growth is largely cyclical and dependent on commodity price recovery rather than secular trends. |
| Momentum investor | Strong fit while signal remains positive | The stock often tracks energy sector momentum; entry should be timed with positive industry trends. |
| Value investor | Mixed fit | The stock can appear cheap during cycle troughs but requires deep industry knowledge to time entry. |
| Dividend investor | Weak fit | The company does not currently prioritize a consistent dividend payout for income-focused investors. |
| Low-risk investor | Weak fit | Extreme volatility in energy markets makes this stock unsuitable for risk-averse portfolios. |
Risk Profile
| Risk factor | Level | Why it matters |
|---|---|---|
| Price volatility | High | Revenues are directly tied to fluctuating oil and gas prices which influence client spending. |
| Valuation risk | Medium | Asset-heavy businesses can be difficult to value accurately during cyclical pivots. |
| Competition risk (Major integrated service providers) | High | Larger competitors have broader service packages and deeper balance sheets. |
| Business quality | Medium | The company faces structural challenges inherent in the energy services sector. |
| Dividend income | Low / none | There is no dividend income stream for investors to rely on. |
| Execution risk | Medium | Successful operations require precise execution in demanding field environments. |
Price Behavior
Steep Decline
The stock price has dropped sharply with strong downward pressure.
Extreme Price Shocks
The stock has experienced exceptionally large and disruptive price movements during the period.
Analysis of Past Performance
Type Stock | Historic Profit -73.25% | Avg. Invested days 19 | Today’s Advisory PASS |
Upturn Advisory Rating  | Upturn Advisory Performance  1.0 | Stock Returns Performance  1.0 |
| Profits based on simulation | Last Close 09/25/2026 |
Upturn Scorecard
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Company Fundamentals
Financial Health Rating
Growth Momentum Score
Ownership
Top 5 Institutional Investors
Unit Economics (Per $1K Revenue)
Economic Dimensions
Quantitative Style Profile
Style Classification
Quality Focused
Key Highlights
Company Size Small-Cap Stock | Market Capitalization 34.43M USD | Price to earnings Ratio - | 1Y Target Price 3 |
Price to earnings Ratio - | 1Y Target Price 3 | ||
Volume (30-day avg) 777.5K shares | Beta 0.81 | 52 Weeks Range 1.35 - 4.50 | Updated Date 09/27/2026 |
52 Weeks Range 1.35 - 4.50 | Updated Date 09/27/2026 | ||
Dividends yield (FY) - | Basic EPS (TTM) -3.09 |
How Company Makes Money
| Business area | What it includes | Retail investor read |
|---|---|---|
| Rental & Asset Services | Rental of downhole tools and equipment for drilling. | Revenue comes from renting essential equipment to energy producers. |
| Technical Services | Wireline and specialized completion support services. | Revenue is earned by providing technical labor and expertise at the well site. |
Analyzing Revenue: Products, Geography and Growth
Revenue by Products
Product revenue - Year on Year
Revenue by Geography
Geography revenue - Year on Year
Valuation
Trailing PE - | Forward PE 2.41 | Enterprise Value 366.65M | Price to Sales(TTM) 0.05 |
Enterprise Value 366.65M | Price to Sales(TTM) 0.05 | ||
Enterprise Value to Revenue 0.58 | Enterprise Value to EBITDA 4.9 | Shares Outstanding 21.39M | Shares Floating 13.58M |
Shares Outstanding 21.39M | Shares Floating 13.58M | ||
Percent Insiders 11.24 | Percent Institutions 41.98 |
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Financial Metrics
🧭 Investment Snapshot
Total Revenue (Scale)
Total money earned from selling products or services before any costs. It is needed to understand the scale of the business and its ability to generate income.
Net Income (Profit)
Final profit after all expenses, interest, and taxes are deducted. It is needed to determine the overall profitability available to shareholders.
Free Cash Flow (Cash Strength)
Cash remaining after operating activities and capital expenditures, showing cash available for growth. It is needed to evaluate the company’s ability to invest, pay dividends, or reduce debt.
📈 Growth & Strength
Operating Income (Core Profit)
Profit from core operations after deducting all operating expenses. It is needed to measure how efficiently the company runs its primary business activities.
EBITDA (Cash Earnings)
Earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation, and amortization, indicating operating cash potential. It is needed to compare operating performance across companies without accounting or financing differences.
Gross Profit (Unit Profitability)
Revenue minus cost of revenue, showing profit after direct production costs. It is needed to evaluate core business profitability before overhead expenses.
🛡️ Financial Safety
Cash (Liquidity Buffer)
Total cash and cash equivalents on hand. It is needed to evaluate immediate liquidity and financial flexibility.
Total Debt (Leverage Risk)
Total debt including both short-term and long-term components. It is needed to assess the company’s leverage and financial risk.
Net Working Capital (Short-Term Health)
Current assets minus current liabilities, indicating short-term liquidity strength. It is needed to assess whether the company can meet its short-term obligations.
🧱 Balance Sheet Strength
Stockholder Equity (Net Worth)
Total equity value held by shareholders. It is needed to understand the net worth of the company from the owners’ perspective.
Total Assets (Asset Base)
The full value of everything the company owns, including cash, inventory, equipment, and investments. It is needed to understand the resource base used to generate revenue.
Income Before Tax (Pre-Tax Earnings)
Income before provision for income taxes. It is needed to analyze profitability independent of tax structures.
⚙️ Cost & Drag Factors
Cost of Revenue (Production Cost)
Direct costs required to produce and deliver the products or services sold. It is needed to assess efficiency in production and service delivery.
Total Operating Expenses (Operating Cost)
Indirect costs of running the business such as salaries, marketing, and administration. It is needed to understand how much it costs to sustain ongoing business operations.
Income Tax Expense (Tax Drag)
Amount of taxes paid or payable to the government. It is needed to evaluate the impact of taxation on overall profitability.
About KLX Energy Services Holdings Inc
Exchange NASDAQ | Headquarters Houston, TX, United States | ||
IPO Launch date 2018-09-17 | President, CEO & Director Mr. Christopher J. Baker | ||
Sector Energy | Industry Oil & Gas Equipment & Services | Full time employees 1548 | Website https://www.klx.com |
Full time employees 1548 | Website https://www.klx.com | ||
KLX Energy Services Holdings, Inc. provides drilling, completions, production, and well intervention services and products to the onshore oil and gas producing regions of the United States. The company operates through three segments: Southwest, Rocky Mountains, and Northeast/Mid-Con. It provides directional drilling services; downhole navigational and rental tools businesses and support services, including well planning, site supervision, accommodation rentals, and other drilling rentals and various technologies, including gamma ray, azimuthal gamma ray, real-time continuous inclination and azimuth, rotary steerable, pressure-while-drilling, mode shifting, stick-slip and destructive dynamics, dynamic sequencing and real-time shock, and vibration modules. The company also offers coiled tubing and nitrogen services; wireline services, including pump down perforating, logging, and pipe recovery; pressure control products and services; wellhead and hydraulic fracturing rental products and services; flowback and testing services; thru-tubing technologies and services; fishing services; rig assist snubbing services; cementing products and services; acidizing and pressure pumping services; and downhole completion tools, such as toe sleeves, wet shoe cementing bypass subs, composite plugs, dissolvable plugs, liner hangers, stage cementing tools, inflatables, float and casing equipment, and retrievable completion tools. In addition, it provides production services comprising maintenance-related intervention services; production blow out preventers; mechanical wireline services; hydro-testing services; premium tubulars; and other specialized production tools. Further, the company provides intervention services consist of technicians and equipment that are focused on providing customers engineered solutions to downhole complications. KLX Energy Services Holdings, Inc. was incorporated in 2018 and is headquartered in Houston, Texas.
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